Trimethylene oxide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Trimethylene oxide useful for the synthesis of 3-substituted propanols by reaction with Grignards or organolithiums in the presence of CuBr.

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Applications
Trimethylene oxide useful for the synthesis of 3-substituted propanols by reaction with Grignards or organolithiums in the presence of CuBr.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature is 2 - 8°C. It is hygroscopic in nature and sensitive to air. Store under inert gas.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -97°C
• Density: 0.891
• Boiling Point: 49°C to 50°C
• Flash Point: −28°C (−18°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.393
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 102382
• Merck Index: 14,9715
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 58.08
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Trimethylene oxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H302+H312+H332
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H302-H312-H332 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	207-964-3
RTECSNumber	RQ6825000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only